Dental student wins first place at IADR
Josue De Jesus Murillo beside his winning poster at the IADR conference.
We are thrilled to announce that Josue De Jesus Murillo, a DDS/PhD student at the School of Dentistry, received first place in the neuroscience poster competition at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) conference. The IADR is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing dental, oral and craniofacial research worldwide.
“It was a great opportunity and honor to be selected to compete and win first place in the IADR Neuroscience Poster Competition. I couldn't have done it without the outstanding mentoring and training of my mentor Dr. [Nikita] Ruparel and that of the Endodontics Pain Research Group,” said Murillo.
Information on Murillo’s poster:
- Title: AAV Mediated Knockdown of MIF Receptors Reverses Stem Cell Analgesia
- Synopsis: Knocking down a group of receptors in neurons reverses stem cell pain relief in a model of infection-induced dental pain. This showcases a novel mechanism by which stem cells can cause relief in dental pain.
Congratulations to Murillo on his cutting-edge research and award!